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1988 Australian $10 Bicentenary Commemorative Polymer Banknote

Overview

An Australian 1988 $10 Commemorative Polymer Banknote Issued To Mark The Australian Bicentenary. This Was The World'S First Polymer Currency Note, Produced By The Reserve Bank Of Australia. The Note Features Aboriginal Youth With Body Paint And A Morning Star Pole On The Obverse, And A Sailing Ship With Groups Of Figures Representing Aspects Of European Settlement On The Reverse. Signatories Are B.W. Fraser (Secretary To The Treasury) And C.I. Johnston (Governor, Reserve Bank Of Australia).

Serial Number: Ab 31 539059

Condition Notes

The Note Presents With Bright, Crisp Printing On Both Obverse And Reverse. The Polymer Substrate Appears Firm With Minimal Handling Evidence. A Very Light Wave Is Visible In The Note, And There Appears To Be A Faint Soft Fold Or Handling Mark. Colours Remain Vivid And The Clear Window And Holographic Elements Are Intact. Edges And Corners Appear Sharp With No Tears, Pinholes, Or Staining Observed.

Specifications

* Country: Australia
* Denomination: Ten Dollars ($10)
* Year Of Issue: 1988
* Series: Bicentenary Commemorative
* Composition: Polymer
* Serial Number: Ab 31 539059
* Signatories: B.W. Fraser / C.I. Johnston
* Grade (Our Assessment): About UncirculatedFAL
991825+37FAL
991825+37

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Auction Date:
21-Oct-2026 19:00
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